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Work 4: Work that Moves You from Thinking to Doing!

Come, Follow Me July Readings: D&C 71-84 Our Learning focus for the month: Work Week 4: How can we move from thinking about our work to actually accomplishing it? Challenge: Identify a work that scares you, one you have wanted to do for a while, and do one small thing to start today!  In this episode we invite author, speaker, and CEO Travis Child to share his secrets to moving from thinking to doing his work . His insights will leave you with practical tools to implement today to help you...

Work 3: How to Divide Your Tasks and Multiply Your Success!

Work 3: Work that Divides Tasks and Multiples Your Success

Work 2: How to Make Any Work, Work for You!

Come, Follow Me July Readings: D&C 71-84 Our Learning focus for the month: Work Week 2: How can we find more purpose and meaning in ANY work? Challenge: Start your day inviting God into your work. "You and I also have a work to accomplish. Satan would tempt us to believe that our work is not worthwhile or that we have no need to work at all. He is wrong on both counts. We do have a need to work."  Blessing of Work David E. Sorenson March 2005 Devotional "There is a world of difference wh...

Nothing Will Work Unless You Do

D&C 71-84 Our Learning focus for the month: Work Week 1: What is work and how to identify it? Challenge: Make a list of the reasons why you work. See if you can hit 100. Elder Neal A. Maxwell described, “Work is always a spiritual necessity even if, for some, work is not an economic necessity” (CR, April 1998, 50; or “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,” Ensign, May 1998, 38). "You and I also have a work to accomplish. Satan would tempt us to believe that our work is not worthwhile or that we ...

Work 1: Nothing Will Work Unless You Do

D&C 71-84 Our Learning focus for the month: Work Week 1: What is work and how to identify it? Challenge: Make a list of the reasons why you work. See if you can hit 100. Elder Neal A. Maxwell described, “Work is always a spiritual necessity even if, for some, work is not an economic necessity” (CR, April 1998, 50; or “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,” Ensign, May 1998, 38). "You and I also have a work to accomplish. Satan would tempt us to believe that our work is not worthwhile or that we ...

It's Like He is Putting It On Repeat, WHY?

Abundance of Cookies, Cuddles, and Christ

Come, Follow Me Reading: D&C sections 58-59

Rich and Poor: How Bring Both to Every Relationship

Answers that Bring Light Upon Light

It is mental health awareness month and God spends some time D&C Section 50 reminding us that light will come, darkness can flee, and growth is happening if we stick with Him.  Join us as we explore a couple verses in this section that have us reminiscing and relearning just how good He is at helping us find the light and grow in grace.

Record: The Gift You can Ask Yourself For with special guest Marissa Hill

How One Family Overcomes Overwhelm with special Guests

Is Your Soul Hungry?

What can we do to overcome the challenges we face when our soul hungers for exciting and encouraging growth? . How can we remove our barriers of perfection and expectations so that we can MOVE forward in growth? . How can we tell when our soul is hangry and is seeking nourishment? . How can we find and receive the nourishment especially made for us in this past conference?   . We talk about answers to these questions and more in this weeks episode.  In this episode we focus on D&C Sections ...

Present: You Love Them, I Will Heal Them!

Like every warrior mom, Angie goes to battle for her children. Many of those battles have led her to commune with God pleading in prayer. As she knelt to counsel with the one who knows her children best this battle felt different. It felt scarier and came with a crushing weight, her child was showing signs of mental health challenges. After pleading with God night and day for four long years for help to know where to find answers and what to do to help her child Angie was exhausted and colla...

The Unexpected Springboard to Growth and God

When was the last time you felt uncomfortable? Like really uncomfortable?  Today we talk all about the uncomfortable David Witmer was asked to sit in when the Lord, through revelation, pointed out his earthly focus and asked him to ponder on the things he had received. Often in the scriptures we see men of faith, react to uncomfortable times by fighting the feeling like Alma the Younger, fleeing like Jonah, or freezing like Peter on the water. In these times we see a loving God's response,...

An Invitation to Return

Are you feeling a desire to know the Savior more personally? To feel His love more abundantly for YOU? You are not alone! This week we talk to special guest, Steve Berkley,  who shares what he feels is the key to his intimate relationship with the Savior.  You don't want to miss this episode, especially as you prepare for Easter and to #HEARHIM this conference weekend.  We feel so blessed that you chose this place, to gather with us, to learn and to grow your relationships.   Happy Easte...

Heart Happiness: You can have it too!

This week we spend our time in D&C 29 . Today we dig into verses 5 and 7 to discover how heart hardening happens in our personal lives and how we push back to remove the weight and regain the lift and happy that we crave and God promises.  We start by getting real vulnerable about the feelings that trigger the hardening of our own hearts. Here are just a few of those triggering feelings, maybe you can relate: -don't fit in in good places -not good enough, smart enough, spiritual enough -lac...

How to build a Shield of Faith that can Transform into a Rolling Tank of Protection

This week is all about D&C 27-28. If you could only choose two pieces of armor to go into battle with from the armor of God what would you choose? After our discussion today my first choice would most certainly be my shield of faith! My second  choice, the sword of the spirit without a doubt! In todays episode we learn about the shield and the power it has to keep distance and space between us and the impact of an enemies strike.   We learn that the shield alone holds little protection w...

COMPASSION: The Key to Moving Your Family from Me to We

Come, Follow Me reading: D&C 23-27 This week we welcome a special guest Miss Lindsey Paradis on our show. She is a beautiful wife to Joseph and mom to  4 littles all six years and under.  She is the founder and host of the popular children's podcast Miss Lindsey's Come, Follow Me Podcast for Kids. Finally she is our friend and guest host today as we talk all about how we can find meaning and application in this week's Come, Follow Me reading. Our journey this week led us to learn from Emma...

Know Your Need and Use it To Organize Your Life

This week we spent time reading D&C 20-22. This week we focus on how knowing what you need can help you organize your life in ways that help you fulfill those needs. In a revelation given to Joseph Smith about the organization of the church God began by revealing what was absolutely necessary; the need for Christ, his grace, his justice, and so much more. Then  God revealed how to organize the church, the roles in the church, and the duties assigned to those roles.  When we are intentional...

INTEREST: Are You Compounding Guilt or Growth? Is Your Interest Your Servant or Your Master?

Opportunity:

D&C 14-17

LOVE: When Was the Last Time You Felt Engulfed in Love?

Show inspired by Come, Follow Me readings in D&C 12-13, JSH 66-75 In this weeks episode we share the mic with our fun and fierce friend Sara Sedgwick. Sara shares her story of coming back to church, the small things that added up to propel her family forward, the unexpected things that opened understandings, and the love that made it all possible. You do not want to miss this episode! You will laugh, you will feel the spirit, and you will be inspired to be the love someone else is engulfed...

BUILDER: I Build and Bring Light!

Reading: D&C 10 & 11 Today we discover how God and Satan nurture relationships which seems especially fitting for the month of February when we highlight our love for each other. February, the month of love, is the perfect time to evaluate our most important relationships and how we can build them and bring more love and light. Today we learn all about how to bring the build by learning from Satan's example what to avoid and by embracing a deeper understanding of how Christ builds. How doe...

DESIRE: My Desire Determines My Direction

DESIRE: Could it be the Power Propelling You Toward God?

PARTNER: What Do You Look for in a Partner? Can God See Those Qualities in You?

LISTENER: Do You Have Time to Hear Me?

LISTENER:

DAYSPRING:

DAYSPRING:

Center: Where is your heart? Who do you trust?

Thoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: December 28 - January 3 Doctrine and Covenants: Section 1 This week we focus on the first two great commandments from Exodus. The commandments that remind us that nothing should be put before God.  As we focus on this doctrine and reflect and labor on the the meaning of this for our lives today we are taught by Elder Jeffery R Holland and Spencer W. Kimball.  As we gain a deeper understanding of what an idol is and how to identify them ...

Christmas 2020

In today's episode we share our testimonies with you through both word and song. We hope you can feel our love! Special thanks to Seth Mayer (vocal)  and Ann Smith (piano) for their time and talent to bring us "Let Him In" by Michael McLean. A big bright thank you to 3 year old Emma  and Seth Mayer for their rendition of "Silent Night" Another thanks to Seth for leaving us with a classic that always brings the spirit, "Away in a Manger". Finally, thank you to all of you, our listeners, w...

REMEMBER: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Thoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: December 14 - 20 Book of Mormon: Moroni 10 Our tool this week is a pretty quick one and will help you reflect on all of your work with Christ. This week we focus on remembering  "every good gift" that has come of Christ (Moroni 10:18) That verse sent us over to Thessalonians 1:3 where we were inspired how to "Remember without ceasing" As we took prompts from Thessalonians 1:3 we asked these questions and we hope they help you on your jo...

ENDURANCE: God Will Keep You Close

Thoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: December 7-13 Book of Mormon: Moroni 7-9 Today's tool for you and your family come by way of Mormon's letter to his son Moroni reminding him of the importance of endurance of faith and the the promise that God will keep you through this process of endurance. We read in Moroni 8:3 that I am mindful of you always in my prayers, continually praying unto God the Father in the name of his Holy Child, Jesus, that he, through his infinite good...

ENDURANCE: 7 Day Challenge of Endurance of Faith

Thoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: December 7-13 Book of Mormon: Moroni 7-9 Today's tool for you and your family come by way of Mormon's letter to his son Moroni reminding him of the importance of endurance of faith and the the promise that God will keep you through this process of endurance. We read in Moroni 8:3 that I am mindful of you always in my prayers, continually praying unto God the Father in the name of his Holy Child, Jesus, that he, through his infinite good...

ATTEND: No Soul Left Unattended

This week we study Moroni 6:4-6 How do we attend to a soul? Our names and who we are as a soul, as a person, as a loved one is very important to God. He teaches us to Take their name, Remember them, Nourish Them with his word,  and Be watchful unto prayer for them. We help you apply all these steps to our families and loved ones in simple, easy to understand ways. It just takes a simple to act to attend to a soul and make them feel the Love of their Savior. 

HOPEFUL: What Changes Your Feelings from Heavy to Hopeful?

Thoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: November 23 - 29 Book of Mormon: Ether 12-15 "...thou hast prepared a house for man, yea, even among the mansions of thy Father..." Ether 12:32 In this weeks reading we learn two things that are required to earn that home in the mansions of our Father. So, what are some of the requirements?  We learn the answer in Ether chapter 12. In verse 32 we learn we "must have hope". In verse 34 we learn that except men "shall have charity" In...

PRAISE: One Unforgettable Way to Help You Remember the Power of Praise

Thoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: November 16-22 Book of Mormon: Ether 6-11 When the people of the brother of Jared crossed the waters they praised God all the days. They were really good at praising. . Even when they were underwater. . Even when they needed air. . Even when they had animals sleeping next to them. . Even when they were on water for more than 300 days.  . Even we they could have been sick, hungry, tired, bored or frustrated.  . They praised God...

PRAISE:

GIFTS: Discover the Secret to Creating Moments at the Crossroads

Thoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: November 9-15 Book of Mormon: Ether 1-5 Does your home ever feel like the Tower of Babel? Like all your language at home has been confounded? Like no one is understanding, no one is listening and it is just really difficult to get anything done? Today we are going to talk all about how to avoid those moments and we are going to let the brother of Jared teach us what we can do to stay connected and communicating. Join us for some tools t...

MIRACLE: Feeling inadequate? Doubting your abilities? We Know Just What You Need!

I believe we are all imperfect but together we make perfect things!  Thoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: November 2-8 Book of Mormon: Mormon 7-9 The book of Mormon was written, compiled, passed down, translated and read all by imperfect men.  . Men who struggled to write. . Men who at times lost testimony. . Men who forgot to pray. . Men who didn't listen to God's direction. . Men who were just trying their best. . Men who needed to repent. . But, Men who lov...

Perspective: Where to Find It with Guest Travis Child

WORK: 3 Ways to Get Any Job Done

Do you have a list of things to do? A big long list.  Maybe you're playing catch up all the time. How do you identify the work that is worth your effort? In today's episode Emily uses her time as a River Guide  to teach us how to make work work for us.  Emily's passion is contagious, her insights will leave you inspired and  ready to conquer your heavy load.  You don't want to miss it! Come learn with us!

PREVAIL: What is the Strongest Influence in Your Day?

PRAY: 13 Tools to Help You Get Out of a Rut

BELIEVE: Why Pray Anyway?

Have you ever prayed for something over and over again  and you are not getting it? You start to question, Maybe it's not the Lord's will. Maybe I'm not supposed to be praying for this. Heck, He's going to do whatever He wants anyway Why am I praying in the first place? Why should we pray? We answer that question in this weeks episode.  You don't want to miss it!

O.P.E.N. - Opportunity Awaits You Come Seize It

O.P.E.N. - Opportunity Awaits You

TESTIFY: Your Probably Already Doing It